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Youth Ministry

The mission of St. James Parish Youth Ministries is to create a safe environment where we respond to the spiritual, emotional, psychological, social and physical needs of 6th through 12th graders by providing programs, activities, worship and mission experiences where Jesus Christ will be known and served. Middle school classes include confirmation preparation and current event issues. Senior high classes engage in weekly Bible study from a young person's perspective. As we explore who we are, what we believe, that which we value and the challenges that we face, we will focus on being Beloved Children of God!

Want to learn more about getting involved with our Youth? Reach out to Cookie Cantwell.

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Out of the Darkness: Suicide Prevention Training Opportunity

Out of the Darkness: Suicide Prevention Training Opportunity

04Feb
Saturday, Feb 04, 2023, 9:00 AM
Each year, our St. James Parish Youth and members of our parish family, gather to support and participate in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Out of the Darkness Walk. Funds raised from this great event, goes to support research a...
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Happening Team Meeting

Happening Team Meeting

04Feb
Saturday, Feb 04, 2023, 10:00 AM
On February 4th, The Happening #79 Team will meet in New Bern from 10 am - 3:30 pm to plan and prepare for this amazing Happening Experience. Please contact Cookie Cantwell, [email protected] , or Jane Rippy, [email protected] for further ...
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Brunswick Stew: Soup-er Bowl Sale

Brunswick Stew: Soup-er Bowl Sale

05Feb
Sunday, Feb 05, 2023, 8:30 AM
It's time for one of our tastiest youth fundraisers! The Brunswick Stew Soup-er Bowl Sale. Limited Quantities will be available! To order yours, email Cookie at [email protected] . Please keep in mind supplies are limited. Each Quart of Br...
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Jubi-latte Roundtable Discussion

Jubi-latte Roundtable Discussion

05Feb
Sunday, Feb 05, 2023, 10:10 AM
On Sunday Mornings, our 6th-12th graders are invited to join us in Cookie’s Office for the Jubi-Latte Round table, with coffee and conversation. Note: We will not meet on February 12th, those not on the Ski Trip will join the wider parish fam...
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Starbucks High School Bible Study

Starbucks High School Bible Study

08Feb
Wednesday, Feb 08, 2023, 7:00 AM
The Starbucks High School Bible Study is back in action! All St. James Youth are invited to join us each Wednesday for our weekly “Check In & BIBLE STUDY. Grab your favorite Starbucks Beverage & a tasty muffin or pastry. Enjoy this mid-week opp...
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St. James Youth Ski Trip 2023

St. James Youth Ski Trip 2023

09Feb
Thursday, Feb 09, 2023
Make plans to join us for the Annual St. James Youth Winterplace Ski Trip! Registration is now live. Join us at Winterplace from February 9-12, 2023. GENERAL INFORMATION FORM CLICK HERE TO REGISTER The deadline to register has been exte...
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This is Us: The St. James Vestry

This is Us: The St. James Vestry

12Feb
Sunday, Feb 12, 2023, 10:10 AM
Combined Faith Formation- Meet with wider parish family for a time of sharing with our Vestry. Join us in the Great Hall to hear from our Vestry and getting to know our newest Vestry members.
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

21Feb
Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023, 6:00 PM
Save the date! Shrove Tuesday is coming and with it, our Annual Pancake Supper February 21st is Shrove Tuesday. It’s one of those days that we Episcopalians love to celebrate. What exactly is Shrove Tuesday? What do we do? Why do we celebrate? ...
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Happening #79

Happening #79

03Mar
Friday, Mar 03, 2023
Happening #79 is coming to Trinity Center March 3-5! High Schoolers from around the Diocese of East Carolina are invited to gather for truly special and spiritual time together. Registration is now open on the Diocesan website. Fees for Ha...
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Youth Sunday!

Youth Sunday!

14May
Sunday, May 14, 2023, 9:00 AM
Join us at the 9:00 Worship Service for a special time of gathering led by our St. James Youth. Following the that service, we’ll gather together for a time of fellowship and celebration of our Seniors. In the evening, we will kick off our Ann...
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In 2023 young people and adults from St. James will be participating in a variety of mission and outreach opportunities. We will be listening to the needs of the people whom we are serving and we will be listening to the stories of their lives and of their cultures. We will seek to understand God's Healing Grace…Read More »

Sunday Mornings with St. James Youth

On Sunday Mornings, our 6th-12th graders are invited to join us in Cookie's Office for the Jubi-Latte Round table, with coffee and conversation.




Sunday Night Youth Group

Sunday nights, our Youth Group gathers together. Some nights are for simple worship and fellowship together, others are for taking on outreach projects, and some of our favorites are good old fashion fun!



Youth Bible Study

During the school year, our youth participate in a regularly offered Bible study! If you're interested in participating and have questions, reach out to Cookie at [email protected]!




Youth Outreach

Want to know how you can get involved with our community and St. James Youth? Our young people have several outreach projects they participate in throughout the year beyond Glory Ridge and their Mission Trip. They are hard at work, right here in our backyard.


Events, Fundraisers, and More!

We have a very active group of young people at St. James! Take a look at what is going on.




Happening

Happening is a Christian experience presented by teenagers, for teenagers with the help of clergy and lay adult leadership. It seeks to achieve this purpose by bringing young persons and adults to fuller personal knowledge of and relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and to a deeper level of commitment and apostleship.

In the Diocese of East Carolina Happening is open to young p…

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Glory Ridge

6/11 - 6/17 GLORY RIDGE MISSION EXPERIENCE 2023

"Glory Ridge" is a place in the mountains near Marshall, NC "where a Carpenter mends broken hearts." Its natural beauty is enhanced by the people who come to "the Ridge" to serve people in need, to absorb the beauty of nature, to live one week experiencing the Presence of God without a gazillion distractions, and to worship under t…

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Mission to Quito

St. James Youth: Quito, Ecuador

July 13-21, 2023

In July, 2023, St James Youth Ministries will be partnering with "EDUCATION EQUALS HOPE" in QUITO, ECUADOR in an INTERNATIONAL SHORT TERM MISSION EXPERIENCE. During our 9-DAY Mission, we will worship, partner with Children's Ministries, experience a new culture and see the Face of Christ in the people around us! We will unite as we a…

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Flamingo Flocking

No, the flamingos are not moving up to Wilmington from Florida....they are pink plastic flamingos that mysteriously appear in people's yards celebrating an event such as a birthday, getting out of the hospital, an engagement or just because someone wants to make someone else smile! Our St. James Youth Ministries will be navigating the "flocks of flamingos" and will be adding joy …

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Cookie Cantwell
Youth Ministries Coordinator
910-763-1628 
Florence Ellen Cowden
Parish Administrator
The Rev. C. Phillip Craig, Jr.
Rector
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Cookie Cantwell

Youth Ministries Coordinator
910-763-1628 |

Cookie Cantwell first came to St. James as a Youth Ministries Consultant. This position morphed into a full-time Youth Ministries Coordinator staff position, where the focus continues to be on building authentic relationships with Jesus Christ among the young people within the Parish and throughout the world. Through fun, friendships, Bible studies, service projects, mission experiences, music, and worship, young people and the adults who accompany them on their journey of faith strive to provide meaningful opportunities to grow spiritually within a Christian community. In addition to enjoying her ministry among our youth, Cookie also enjoys her family, Happening, Province IV Youth Ministries, hiking, kayaking, needlepoint and reading.

Florence Ellen Cowden

Parish Administrator

The Rev. C. Phillip Craig, Jr.

Rector
9107631628 |
Youth Ministry Silent Auction 2023 Sunday Mornings with St. James Youth Sunday Night Youth Group Youth Bible Study Youth Outreach Events, Fundraisers, and More! Happening Glory Ridge Mission to Quito Flamingo Flocking

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Out of the Darkness: Suicide Prevention Training Opportunity
Saturday, Feb 04, 2023, 9:00 AM
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Happening Team Meeting
Saturday, Feb 04, 2023, 10:00 AM
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Brunswick Stew: Soup-er Bowl Sale
Sunday, Feb 05, 2023, 8:30 AM
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Faith Formation/Sunday School Hour
Wednesday, 2/8 at 7:00 AM
Youth Bible Study & Starbucks
Sunday, 2/12 at 10:10 AM
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Wednesday, 2/15 at 7:00 AM
Youth Bible Study & Starbucks
Sunday, 2/19 at 10:10 AM
Faith Formation/Sunday School Hour
Wednesday, 2/22 at 7:00 AM
Youth Bible Study & Starbucks
Sunday, 2/26 at 10:10 AM
Faith Formation/Sunday School Hour
Sunday, 2/26 at 5:00 PM
Youth Group

Faith Formation/Sunday School Hour

Sunday, February 5, 10:10 AM - 11:10 AM

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Youth Bible Study & Starbucks

Wednesday, February 8, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Join us each Wednesday for our weekly “Check In & BIBLE STUDY.  Grab your favorite Starbucks Beverage & a tasty muffin or pastry.  Enjoy this mid-week opportunity to talk, share, learn, listen, laugh and  explore faith with friends. Hope YOU will JOIN US! 



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Faith Formation/Sunday School Hour

Sunday, February 12, 10:10 AM - 11:10 AM

Come experience Faith Formation for all ages!

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Youth Bible Study & Starbucks

Wednesday, February 15, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Join us each Wednesday for our weekly “Check In & BIBLE STUDY.  Grab your favorite Starbucks Beverage & a tasty muffin or pastry.  Enjoy this mid-week opportunity to talk, share, learn, listen, laugh and  explore faith with friends. Hope YOU will JOIN US! 



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Faith Formation/Sunday School Hour

Sunday, February 19, 10:10 AM - 11:10 AM

Come experience Faith Formation for all ages!

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Youth Bible Study & Starbucks

Wednesday, February 22, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Join us each Wednesday for our weekly “Check In & BIBLE STUDY.  Grab your favorite Starbucks Beverage & a tasty muffin or pastry.  Enjoy this mid-week opportunity to talk, share, learn, listen, laugh and  explore faith with friends. Hope YOU will JOIN US! 



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Faith Formation/Sunday School Hour

Sunday, February 26, 10:10 AM - 11:10 AM

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Youth Group

Sunday, February 26, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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St. James Parish
25 S. Third Street
Wilmington, NC 28401

Phone: 910.763.1628

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday;
8:30 am to 1:30 pm on Friday.

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ST. JAMES PARISH

St. James Mission Statement: To welcome all to grow in love of God and neighbor.

St. James Vision Statement: To build community through ministries that strengthen our faith.

  • 8:00 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite I
  • 9:00 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite II & Online Worship
  • 10:10 AM: Faith Formation & Sunday School Hour
  • 11:15 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite II & Online Worship

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  • 8:00 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite I
  • 9:00 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite II & Online Worship
  • 10:10 AM: Faith Formation & Sunday School Hour
  • 11:15 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite II & Online Worship

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St. James Parish
25 S. 3rd Street
Wilmington, NC 28401

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We extend a sincere welcome to you and we hope you will come and find your place at St. James. We have long been an active, working church with parishioners who play a vital role in parish ministries and community life. The range of St. James' ministries is as broad as the interests of its members.

Christian Formation for children endeavors to support and supplement the family's efforts to raise children as followers of Christ. Children's Formation includes Sunday classes as well as seasonal festivals and intergenerational events. Preschool ages 2 to 5 years, and grades 1 through 5 use a lectionary-based curriculum enhanced with art and music. Middle school classes include confirmation preparation and current event issues. Senior high classes engage in weekly Bible study from a young person's perspective.

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Sunday Services

On Sunday, we will be offering the following services:

  • 8:00 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite I
  • 9:00 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite II
  • 10:10 AM: Faith Formation & Sunday School Hour
  • 11:15 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite II

Wednesday Eucharist

Holy Eucharist Rite II - 12:10 p.m.

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St. James Parish occupies a full city block in downtown Wilmington, surrounded by Market St., 3rd Street, Dock Street, and 4th Street. Parking is available through the week and on Sundays on Market, 3rd, Dock and 4th Streets, adjacent to the church. Although the street parking is free, please note that on weekdays, parking on Market, 3rd and 4th Streets (other than the block of 4th Street behind the church property) is restricted to 2 hours, after which parking fines may be imposed by the City of Wilmington.

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Membership at St. James, as with any other Episcopal parish, is governed by Canonical requirements of the Episcopal Church. It begins with the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, it continues with confirmation or reception by a bishop of the Episcopal Church, and it is maintained through a continuing commitment to the mission and ministries of the local parish.

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The St. James Parish Foundation was established in 2003 with the mission of supporting the needs of St. James Parish’s wonderful and historic church campus in perpetuity. The Foundation supports its mission by providing financial contributions to the Parish through targeted distributions for capital or specific campaign-related needs. Those contributions are through the assets that have been so generously donated to St. James Parish over the years by its’ congregation. You can easily donate online! Donate Online Here


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